Is Facebook safe for kids - no, in a word. While the social media giant may not be as popular with kids today as TikTok or YouTube, it was the first ever social networking site that changed how we connect and share forever, it's still used by around a third of kids aged three to 17.
Editor’s note
In truth, no social media platform is safe for kids, but we understand that your child may already be using social media. That’s why we’re letting you know the risks and helping you figure out how best to protect your child.
